PLANT HERITAGE SUSSEX GROUP: 2pm, Haywards Heath Town Hall. Tom Hart Dyke – a modern-day plant hunter and explorer. In 2000 while studying rare orchids in Colombia he was captured by guerrilla forces and held captive for nine months. During this period he designed the shape of a ‘World Garden’ which he has developed at Luuingstone Castle in Kent. This contains 8,000 plant species and holds the national Collection of Eucalyptus. Plant sales and raffle. Admission £4.

STEYNING FARMS MARKET: Marking the close of this year’s Food and Drink Festival. Great discounts and offers at the market and throughout the town. Info: www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk. This market is hosting the weigh-in of the 2017 Pumpkin Competition. Malcom Atterbury brings his beautiful old tractor and scales to weigh the big ones. Steyning High Street Car Park, 9am-1pm. Fresh, local produce including meat, fish, yoghurt, milk, cakes, vegetables, wine, beer, plants and much more. Lots of parking space in Newmans Gardens Car Park off Tanyard Lane.

BEACHY HEAD RAMBLERS: The Seasons Are Changing, 10 miles with Doris and Gavin B 07552 763683. Meet outside the school in North Street, Alfriston, 10am.

CLASSIC UNITED CAR SHOW: At Newhaven Fort from 10am-4pm. Set inside Newhaven Fort, the show brings classic and retro vehicles together. As well as the show itself, exhibitors and general visitors can also enjoy the Fort’s exhibitions and attractions. Normal Fort charges apply for general visitors.

Walking tour through Steyning: Starts 11am by the statue opposite St. Andrew’s and St. Cuthman’s church, Vicarage Lane, Steyning. On a Sunday parking is free at the nearby car park and High Street car park (5 minute walk). Walk finishes on High Street. Tour lasts 1hr 40mins. Gentle walking, slightly undulating route, covers roughly 2K. Cost £8 per person (£5 concessions). Reserve your place in advance on 07414 681197 or sussextours@sky.com. Places are limited. Founded by the Saxon saint, St. Cuthman, Steyning was once an economic powerhouse of the early Middle Ages. Walkers will hear about the town’s significance, and what role it played in William the Conqueror’s decision to invade England in 1066.

AIR ACES: Arun & Chichester Air Enthusiasts Society, www.airaces.org.uk. Info: David Batcock 01243 823007, david.airaces@hotmail.com. 7pm for 7.30pm start. The History of the Royal Navy Historic Flight is fascinating. Lt. Cmdr. Chris Gotke will explain the different aspects of this Historic Flight – its aircraft, training and the flying of the vintage planes. Chris Gotke is a top class jet pilot, having flown the Sea Harrier, and having seen service in Kosova and Iraq. Thereafter, Chris undertook various Royal Navy roles, until he was appointed as the Commanding Officer of the RNHF in 2013. He has flown and does fly all of the aircraft in the RNHF. Members £3, guests £5, under 16s free. Tickets at the door, on the evening, no pre-booking.

CRAWLEY CAMERA CLUB: Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 7.45pm-10pm, throughout the year with activities for all photography enthusiasts from newcomer to experienced practitioners. The club has its own studio and darkroom for use by members. Join the group on a club evening (7.45pm for 8pm start) and ask for any committee member. Hut 16, Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre (near K2), Crawley. Further details and programme online at crawleycameraclub.co.uk and twitter @crawleycamera.

HAYWARDS HEATH CERAMICS GROUP: Monthly meeting, talk on ‘Burleigh, The Making of a Modern Pottery’ by Jemma Baskeyfield. Jemma is Retail Manager and Company Historian at Burleigh Pottery and was formerly Archivist at Denby Pottery. Lecture in the Studio, Clair Hall, 10.35am. Doors 9.45am, coffee until 10.20am. Non-members welcome by prior arrangement with the membership secretary (01444 483372 or 414477), tickets £8. Info: hhcg.org.uk.

REVOLUTIONARY MINDS WORKSHOP: What does it mean to be a revolutionary mind today? Amy True and Logic will be holding four free workshops for young people aged 15-25 in Crawley, starting October 10. There are only ten spaces available for those who are interested in researching what it means to be a revolutionary mind today and then writing a piece of spoken-word, poetry or rap, which they will perform on October 20. The main event, Revolutionary Minds, is at The Hawth, Crawley, 7pm-11pm, on Friday, October 20. Tickets £6 from 01293 553636 or www.hawth.co.uk. Starring: Benjamin Zephaniah, Mic Righteous, Raspect Fyabinghi, Logic, Amy True and Peoples Army. To save a space please contact Amy True – 07450 971512, amytruemusic@gmail.com.